In tragic news, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Jiggly Caliente has died.
Full story below…
Famed for her various tenures on the hit franchise, the performer, real name Bianca Castro, has long been a beloved Queen within the Drag Race family.
This week, she made headlines when her family issued a statement revealing that a serious health issue led to her leg being amputated.
Now, the family followed up moments ago with news that Caliente has sadly succumbed to the illness and died.
She was just 44.
The statement read:
“Private Statement from the Family of Bianca Castro (Jiggly Caliente)
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.
A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world.
Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light. Though her physical presence is gone, the joy she shared and the space she helped create for so many will remain forever.
She will be deeply missed, always loved, and eternally remembered.
In Loving Memory of Bianca Castro-Arabejo (Jiggly Caliente)
November 29, 1980 – April 27, 2025″
Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
May she rest in peace.
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Wonder if they will still putting heavy makeup on his corpse? Anyways he won’t be missed 💅🏽 rest in p I s s f a g, trans or she male or whatever this thing was…
If people like you that I really hope you get your karma in life because that is a fake thing to say I don’t care about people who don’t like other people, but wishing this type of stuff and saying this type of sick stuff. The words of the tongue is very strong so you will get your ass you reap what you sow.
Why u wasting time typing all these nonsense essay? Who cares bout this Bangkok ladyboy? FOH 💅🏽cry him a river, ho
The fact comments like this are allowed are why this site will never be on TMZ’s level.
How godless do you have to be to wake up on a Sunday and say this.
I thought you get used to it, ho. U ain’t new in here. TMZ are full of fake news like CNN
She? Chile, please. A man is a man even in a wig. DNA will continue to be DNA.